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What is the underlying mechanism of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?
What is the underlying mechanism of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?
- Infectious disease caused by virus
- Autoimmune reaction with T-cell activation
- Type III hypersensitivity reaction (correct)
- Type I hypersensitivity reaction
What is the hallmark of discoid lupus in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?
What is the hallmark of discoid lupus in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?
- Red infiltrated plaques on the hands and feet
- Painful joints in the morning
- Swollen lymph nodes in the armpits
- Red infiltrated plaques on the face, neck, and scalp (correct)
What is the diagnostic criterion for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?
What is the diagnostic criterion for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?
- 3+ of clinical or antibody manifestations
- 4+ of clinical or antibody manifestations (correct)
- 5+ of clinical or antibody manifestations
- 6+ of clinical or antibody manifestations
What is the primary treatment for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?
What is the primary treatment for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?
What is a characteristic feature of Drug-induced Lupus?
What is a characteristic feature of Drug-induced Lupus?
What is a common manifestation of Neonatal Lupus?
What is a common manifestation of Neonatal Lupus?
What is the primary role of Th1 cells in the context of autoimmune diseases?
What is the primary role of Th1 cells in the context of autoimmune diseases?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the primary mechanism of action of TNF-a inhibitors in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the primary mechanism of action of TNF-a inhibitors in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the primary pathophysiologic mechanism underlying gout?
What is the primary pathophysiologic mechanism underlying gout?
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat gout?
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat gout?
Which autoimmune disease is characterized by the presence of anti-U1RNP antibody?
Which autoimmune disease is characterized by the presence of anti-U1RNP antibody?
What is the primary mechanism of action of TNF-a inhibitors in the treatment of Axial Spondylarthritis (SpA)?
What is the primary mechanism of action of TNF-a inhibitors in the treatment of Axial Spondylarthritis (SpA)?
Which of the following is a characteristic radiological finding in Axial Spondylarthritis (SpA)?
Which of the following is a characteristic radiological finding in Axial Spondylarthritis (SpA)?
What is the strongest risk factor for developing Reactive Arthritis following a chlamydia infection?
What is the strongest risk factor for developing Reactive Arthritis following a chlamydia infection?
Which of the following is a common feature of Arthritis associated with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?
Which of the following is a common feature of Arthritis associated with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?
What is the primary goal of treating underlying Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Arthritis associated with IBD?
What is the primary goal of treating underlying Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Arthritis associated with IBD?
